
At a glance
- Published
- 2021
- Publisher
- Nancy Paulsen Books
- Subgenre
- Contemporary
- Words
- 24,500
- Section
- Middle Grade
Starfish
Ellie has been fat-shamed since she was little, by bullies at school and even by her own family. She follows 'fat girl rules' to take up less space until a new friend and a therapist help her start to push back.
- Printz Honor 2022
- Charlotte Huck Honor 2022
- ALSC Notable Children's Book 2022
- YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults 2022
Themes
Mood
Feels emotional, inspiring, hopeful.
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